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Economy
Transcript of the Governor's pooled broadcast interview given on 17 September 2026
Following the publication of the Monetary Policy Summary and minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting
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China urges Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi request - Reuters
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Gold climbs over 2% as US Dollar trims post-Fed gains
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Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounds as Crude Oil and bond yields fall
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New Zealand Dollar gains ground as GDP growth beats expectations
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Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
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British Pound falls vertically after BoE leaves interest rates unchanged at 3.75%
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Australian Dollar rebound offsets the hawkish Fed hike
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Japanese Yen: Further weakness could target 157.30 against US Dollar - UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/JPY surged above 156.30 to a high of 156.41, with momentum still modest but supportive of further gains. Intraday, the pair could test 156.50 while ho…
FCA sets out steps to support small businesses' access to finance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could access finance more easily after the FCA sets out practical steps to help.
Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
The Bank of England has held interest rates at their current rate of 3.75% for the sixth time in a row but said they were likely to rise if high energy prices persist.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD gains as oil rally eases, upside seems limited amid hawkish Fed bets
Gold price (USD) is up 1.15% to near $4,320 during the European trading session on Thursday. The precious metal gains as rally in oil prices cool down after Saudi Arabia mulls alternatives to ship energy products.
Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor regarding CPI Inflation - September 2026
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FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd
We are investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES).
Canada’s Carney puts economic sovereignty at heart of strategic alliances
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed on Thursday that Canada intends to remain a reliable international partner while strengthening its economic and technological sovereignty.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but warns war could force future rises
Central bank announces surprise plan to sell billions of pounds in government bonds back to the Treasury
SEC Issues “Innovation Exemption” to Facilitate the Trading of Tokenized NMS Stock and Request for Comment
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Financial crime: protecting the hive
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Japanese Yen: Second order effects guide BoJ risks – Rabobank
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FCA and partners continues crackdown on illegal crypto trading
The FCA and partners have taken further action against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in London.
Sterling today: Pound falls as BoE holds rates, cautious minutes weigh
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